Teaching assistant at the Division of Solid State Physics

Description of the workplace 

The position is linked to the Department of Solid State Physics at the Department of Physics, where extensive research is conducted in nanophysics, ranging from materials science to bio- and quantum physics to various applications. The department is a central part of NanoLund, Lund University's large interdisciplinary research centre for nanoscience and nanotechnology. The department includes Lund Nano Lab, a central and shared facility for the production of materials and components on the nanoscale. The department is also strongly involved in undergraduate education, not least in the civil engineering programme ‘Technical Nanoscience’ at LTH.

A significant part of the research at the department is focused on the characterisation of semiconductor materials. In recent years, Prof. Vanya Darakchieva's research group has developed ellipsometry with THz radiation and its applications in the characterisation of semiconductor materials and semiconductor components.

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Work duties

As a teaching assistant, your duties may vary and should provide insight into the academic world at the faculty where you are studying.

The duties in this position include:

• calibrating optical instruments in the terahertz lab
• participating in research and supporting researchers in terahertz ellipsometry
• programming in Matlab and Python for data analysis and calibration
• 3D printing of optical components

Qualification requirements 

Only those admitted to a basic or advanced level programme at the faculty (or a related subject for the joint departments) may be employed as teaching assistants. You must not have completed your degree.

Required qualifications:

• admission to physics or engineering physics studies
• very good knowledge of spoken and written English

Additional requirements:

• knowledge of terahertz ellipsometry
• basic knowledge of programming (Matlab/Python)
• skills in 3D printing
  
  

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. With an employment as a teaching assistant you can combine studies with work and complement your theoretical knowledge with practical work experience. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee at Work at Lund University. 

Further information 

The position is a fixed term position for for the period 14th January to 14th August 2026 and is a 50% position. The position is covered by the Teacher Time Agreement.

The position must not adversely affect the amanuensis's studies and may not be combined with other positions within the university. The employment as a Teaching Assistant is regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2017:284), 5 chapter 8-12 §§. Employment as a teaching assistant may not correspond to more than 50 per cent of a full-time post. Duties must comprise educational tasks, administration or participation in research or artistic research. Teaching assistants shall be employed for an indefinite period, however, for no longer than one year. These appointments may be extended. The total employment period as a teaching assistant may not, however, exceed three years. 

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. We ask you to attach documentation from LADOK certifying your eligibility. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)” 

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